Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

With crude oil supply uncertainties and Middle East shipping disruptions still plaguing the market, API Group I spot tra...


Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

Motiva, SK Enmove and Avista Oil announced posted price increases, driven by tight global availability of Group II+ and ...


China Base Oil Exports Grow as Domestic Supply Expands

China is increasing exports of API Group II and Group III base oils into Asian markets after a decade of capacity growth...


Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

The exchange of military attacks between the United States and Iran was paused, at least temporarily, as U.S. president ...


Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

Market attention partly turned to events happening closer to home than the Middle East conflict this week, as a tropical...


India’s Specialty Oil Makers Post Strong Gains

India’s specialty-oil producers showed strong momentum in the first half of 2026, as healthy demand, improved pricing ...


Asia’s Rerefiners Want Better Collection and Image

The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlighted the value of used oil as a domestic resource, prompting countries such as Japan ...


Weekly EMEA Base Oil Price Report

United States President Donald Trump ordered a cessation over the weekend to the bombing program going on against Iran t...


Weekly Asia Base Oil Price Report

The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite a pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran. Furt...


Weekly Americas Base Oil Price Report

Intensifying hostilities between the United States and Iran and the renewed closing of the Strait of Hormuz continued to...